Agni 3 vs 12+ 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Agni 3 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Agni 3 72 · 12+ 5G 68 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Agni 3's MediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
The Agni 3 has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Agni 3 is supported until Oct 2028 — 7 months longer than the 12+ 5G.
Overall value goes to the Agni 3 at $8.83 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Agni 3 | 12+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $245 | $215 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 10-bit; plus a 1.74-inch secondary AMOLED on the back | 6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 66W wired | 67W wired SUPERVOOC |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 8MP depth | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 163.7 × 75.5 × 8.8 mm | 162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 212 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP54 |
| Supported until | Oct 2028 | Mar 2028 |
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